After the founding of the Chu Dynasty, the Five-City Military and Horse Division was established to manage the security of the capital. Later, there were more and more thieves in the capital, and the Five-City Military and Horse Division gradually showed that it was unable to fulfill its responsibilities, so a patrol battalion in the capital was added. In the following dynasties, the patrol battalion was continuously improved.

, gradually replaced the Wucheng Army and Horses Division and became the main yamen for patrolling the capital, detecting theft, and maintaining security.

In the previous dynasty, border wars were intensifying, rebellions broke out in various places, and the security of the capital became increasingly chaotic. Therefore, the Chu Dynasty's factory guard special agent Taiping Division also participated in the security management of the capital. The powers and duties of many yamen were intertwined and their functions were superimposed, which intensified the situation again.

This has eliminated the situation of redundant officials, weak military discipline, and laziness in perfunctory work.

In the current Yanguang period, the security of the capital has become even more corrupt. Those who dare to commit illegal acts under the emperor's feet are mostly skilled bandits or desperadoes. The court cannot bear this disturbance, so in order to motivate the patrol camp, they come up with another trick.

Reward and punishment system: If a real thief is killed, the officer will be promoted by one level and rewarded with twenty silver coins. On the contrary, if more than three murder cases are unsolved within a year, the officer will be demoted by one level.

Therefore, the patrol camp in the capital formed a very strange scene. On the one hand, there were a lot of highly skilled officers who stood out; on the other hand, there were a lot of officers who were paid for free and soldiers who were weak.

At this time, the two people from the patrol camp who came to Wang's house seemed a bit capable.

Among the two, the eldest is named Geng Zhengbai. He is a small boss. He is in his forties and looks like he has the words "young and powerful" written all over his face.

The younger one is about twenty years old, also named Geng, named Geng Dang. He has a Chinese character face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looks naive.

Anyway, in Wang Xiao's eyes, both of them look very much like detectives.

Deng Jingrong was responsible for leading the way and after exchanging names, he sat down with a smile.

Feng Feng was responsible for explaining his purpose and introducing the case. He told Wang Zhen the story of Luo Deyuan's death yesterday, and it was quite wonderful as if he were telling a story.

"... Therefore, we have determined that the killer is the killer Muzi who has been on the rampage recently." After these words, Feng Feng ended his emotional speech.

Deng Jingrong was amazed and murmured softly: "Killed nine people in one month, so cruel."

Geng Zhengbai and Geng Dang, on the other hand, kept their expressions unchanged and sat in a dignified manner. Geng Dang kept looking at Wang Xiao with his eyes.

Wang Xiaoben hesitated to tell everything about what he saw yesterday. The murderer was that "Henglang" or something like that.

However, the next moment, Feng Feng said: "Such a case cannot be solved by our Qingshuifang Yamen. The case has been reported to the Shuntianfu Yamen, and then the patrol camp will arrest the person."

Feng Feng said, looking at Wang Xiao with a vague gaze.

Wang Xiao was slightly startled.

The next moment he realized, that woman Tang Qianqian was anything but simple. If she dared to let him back so easily, how could she not have any backup plans?

She said that her second brother was a powerful person, and he obviously knew something about the Wang family, but she knew nothing about her.

If she has already taken care of Feng Feng, is this official coming here today to test her?

Just wait and watch it change for the better.

Wang Zhen was more interested in those eight words, and said slowly: "The way of heaven has no relatives, and it is always with good people. This sentence comes from Chapter 79 of the Tao Te Ching, 'It is because the saint holds the left contract, and does not

"Responsibility lies with others. If there is virtue, there will be deeds, but if there is no virtue, there will be thoroughness. The way of heaven has no relatives, and it is always with good people." It means that the killer thinks that the people he kills are more than worthy of their death. The allusion is quite clever..."

What's so wonderful? Brother, you will be regarded as a nerd like this. Wang Xiao was speechless.

Deng Jingrong, however, instantly put on a look of admiration, and said in a serious manner: "The eldest son is so knowledgeable and talented, it is really admirable."

Wang Zhen waved her hand humbly and said: "This sentence comes from the Tao Te Ching, which was said by Lao Tzu. The sage's surname is 'Li', so you call the killer 'Muzi', right?"

"Yes! Yes!" Feng Feng also expressed admiration and praised: "The eldest son is extremely intelligent."

Wang Xiao thought to himself: "What the hell, since that sentence was said by Lao Tzu, you should call the killer 'Lao Tzu'."

But then Feng Feng said again: "Originally, the case has been revealed, and it has nothing to do with the third son of your house. But... the two superiors from the patrol camp got a thief last night, and he happened to be quite skilled in martial arts and quite tall. So...

I want Third Young Master to come and take a look."

As soon as he finished speaking, Geng Dang stood up and said: "Yes, I was the one who took it last night."

Wang Xiao secretly thought: "Based on the handwriting, it is more likely that the killer is Huazhi. Could this Tiehanhan have caught the wrong person?"

A polite smile appeared on Wang Zhen's face over there, and she muttered: "Logically speaking, it is the responsibility of us common people to assist the superiors in handling cases. Unfortunately, my third brother is still young and cannot be frightened. I am afraid that I am not strong enough."

As soon as they said this, Feng Feng and Deng Jinglong had expressions of "Sure enough" on their faces.

They glanced at Geng Zhengbai, their eyes seeming to say: "Look at me, the little one has nothing to do."

Geng Zhengbai stood up and said: "I shouldn't have come to trouble your house, but in the morning we asked the Tang family to identify the sufferer. The woman was frightened and couldn't tell whether the person was Muzi. Now only Ling has seen Muzi.

Brother, please please be accommodating to me."

Wang Zhen was still sitting upright and said: "It's not that I'm not accommodating, but my third brother's wedding is coming soon. It's really not suitable to go to the prison to meet someone. It's unlucky."

As he spoke, he waved to his young servant Miqu and gave a few instructions in a low voice.

Wang Xiao was wondering in his heart, the wedding was coming soon? He was obviously only fifteen years old.

Geng Zhengbai and Geng Dang looked at each other.

Geng Dang was quite reluctant and said in a low voice: "Uncle, I just point to this achievement..."

Geng Zhengbai shook his head slightly. Before he came, he had heard Deng Jinglong say that the third eldest son of the Wang family wanted Princess Shang Chunning. Such a royal relative was definitely not something someone of his status could force. What's more, Wang Zhen would like this

If you use it as an excuse, you will offend others if you continue to pester.

"That's it, I'm sorry to bother you." Geng Zhengbai had no choice but to say.

But Wang Zhen's servant Mi Qu happened to come in with a small tray covered with a red cloth.

Deng Jingrong knew what was going on as soon as he saw it, and his eyes lit up.

Feng Feng also swallowed.

Sure enough, Wang Zhen said with a smile: "It is precisely because of the outstanding performance of a few people like this that we ordinary people can live and work in peace and contentment. Just like yesterday, if Feng Captou hadn't been there, who knows what would have happened to my third brother? It's just a trivial matter.

, please accept it without hesitation.”

Who knows what will happen to my third brother? Wang Xiao caught this sentence keenly and looked at Wang Zhen again.

But Geng Dang said: "I'm not here to ask for money. I only rely on my martial arts to catch thieves and earn money."

After saying this, he turned around and walked out without showing any courtesy.

"Wait a minute."

Suddenly someone said.

Geng Dang turned around and saw Wang Xiao, who had never spoken a word, stood up.

Although Wang Xiao did not recognize Muzi, he knew that Luo Yuan was not killed by anyone else. Since the arrested person was wrongly accused, he should be saved if there is a way.

So he turned to Wang Zhen, tried his best to look dumb, and said: "Brother, my younger brother wants to go. I know that person."

Wang Zhen squinted her eyes slightly, looked at Wang Xiao for a while, an inclusive smile appeared on her face, and said: "Xiao'er, you are getting more and more playful."

Wang Xiao was actually a little nervous, fearing that Wang Zhen would see something wrong, so he didn't even dare to call himself "I".

"Xiao'er is not playful, Xiao'er helps."

Wang Zhen said slowly: "Mencius said, 'Is it fate? You must obey its destiny. Therefore, those who know fate will not stand under a rock wall.' Do you know what Xiao'er means?"

Wang Xiao was stunned for a moment, why did he hang up his book bag whenever he disagreed?

Those who know their fate don't stand under the rock wall to prevent themselves from doing dangerous things? It's just a trip to the patrol camp, what's the danger?

"Xiao'er knows it, and also knows that the next sentence is, dying after doing one's best is the right life."

Wang Zhen was a little surprised and said: "How did Xiao'er know...?"

"Ying'er read it to me. She reads to me every day."

Wang Zhen nodded, probably indicating that Ming'er was a good and responsible maid.

"Xiao'er really want to go?"

"Um."

Wang Zhen thought for a while and sighed: "It's okay. In the past, my elder brother often told you to study. It's rare that you can read the great truth in the book. If you die doing your best, you will die. It's okay. It's not because of fun. Do you think

Just go."

Wang Xiao felt quite slanderous in his heart that he was just going to the patrol camp, and he said it so solemnly.

"good."

Wang Zhen turned to look at Geng Dang again, and said calmly: "Please take good care of my younger brother. I am also familiar with Mr. Zhang, the Secretary of Guidu. If my younger brother does anything wrong, please let me go and disturb Zhang."

Sir, it’s not good either.”

After saying a few words, Geng Zhengbai's expression changed slightly, and his straight waist even slumped a little.

Deng Jingrong's eyelids twitched fiercely, and he thought to himself: "The eldest son of the Wang family clearly has a lot of aura, but he still has no reputation like this. How powerful must the second son of the Wang family who is 'very capable in business' be?"

Thinking like this, he felt slightly annoyed. Yesterday he should not have discussed the Wang family's rights and wrongs with Zhang Heng just because he was greedy for a cup of tea.

The group of people left the hall. When Ying'er heard that Wang Xiao was going to the patrol camp, she expressed that she would also follow the young master.

Wang Xiao really didn't want to let Ying'er go with him, but the little girl made up her mind not to be separated from the young master. He had no choice but to take her with him.

After leaving the mansion, Deng Jingrong and Feng Feng said goodbye and left.

Wang Zhen ordered someone to prepare a carriage, so Geng Zhengbai and Geng Dang rode in front of them, while Wang Xiao and Ying'er followed in a carriage.

Wang Xiao went out on this trip just to see the world and observe this era, so he lifted the car curtain and poked his chin out to look outside.

When the carriage turned onto East Street, it was extremely lively all the way down, with shops lined with vendors, and people walking hand in hand. Some were richly dressed, some were half-clothed, some had rosy faces, and some were as skinny as sticks.
To be continued...